BIRDING SPOTS

Zions Gate RV Park

Description:
This tiny private RV park sits just off SR-9 in west Hurricane. Gravel lots lined with trees and several large conifers are surrounded by arid desert fields. The residents have been friendly to birders for years, so please be courteous and don't walk into their yards.

Birding:
The reasons that birders come to Zions Gate is simple--INCA DOVES. For the better part of the last 20 years this has been the go to spot in Utah for this species. However, in recent years as collared-doves have moved in and their population has exploded the doves have become harder to find here, and are seen more often in nearby neighborhoods. They are still reported form time to time, so if you are searching it's worth stopping here to check. Walking the streets through the park and scanning the trees and ground are your best bet.

Directions:
From SR-9 between I-15 and Hurricane, turn north onto 3700 West (opposite the entrance to Sand Hollow State Park). Drive one block to the RV park on the right, turn in and park in the lot in front of the club house.

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